English Dictionary

beau

/bəʊ/

noun

(dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop. / (dated) A male lover; a boyfriend. / A male escort. / A suitor of a lady.

He is a handsome beau.

意味（1）

(dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.

“I do not comprehend the meaning of the word. But this I can say, that if he ever was a beau before he married, he is one still, for there is not the smallest alteration in him.”

“I do not comprehend the meaning of the word. But this I can say, that if he ever was a beau before he married, he is one still, for there is not the smallest alteration in him.” “Oh! dear! one never thinks of married mens’ being beaux—they have something else to do.”

意味（2）

(dated) A male lover; a boyfriend.

Hannah's beau takes all her time 'n' thought, and when she gits a husband her mother'll be out o' sight and out o' mind.

意味（3）

A male escort.

意味（4）

A suitor of a lady.